Painted Net Plant. A pretty foliage plant with olive green leaves and attractive bright red veins. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to August. Partial shade and Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Fittonia pearci
A pretty foliage plant with olive green leaves and attractive bright red veins
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Fittonia |
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Species | pearci |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Painted Net Plant |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade, Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Acanthaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Creeping |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, red |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Division, Stem cuttings |
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